strainer (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈstreɪnər
Definition
A kitchen utensil consisting of a bowl-shaped mesh or perforated container used to separate solids from liquids.
Examples
Use a fine-mesh strainer to remove any lumps from the sauce.
The cook placed the strainer over the sink to drain the excess water from the vegetables.
I need to buy a new strainer because the handle on my old one broke.
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